Georgia beckons digital nomads with COVID-fighting success A new program is an attempt to maintain the country's enviable epidemiological situation and still attract some visitors to its tourism-dependent economy. Joshua Kucera Sep 2, 2020
Anti-government protests break out in South Ossetia The protests follow the death in custody of a young man, the latest in a series of scandals involving local law enforcement. Joshua Kucera Sep 1, 2020
Uzbekistan: Pardons come too late for many recipients 113 convicts were granted pardons by the president. Aug 28, 2020
Kazakhstan: Yacht fire off Sardinian coast sets tongues wagging There is much speculation but less certainty about who was on the boat. Almaz Kumenov Aug 28, 2020
Uzbekistan: Former Aral port town sees first passenger flight in 30 years The government hopes to turn the region into a gambling destination. Aug 27, 2020
Tajikistan: President Rahmon confirms new run for office This scotches speculation his son was poised to take over. Aug 26, 2020
High-profile COVID wedding highlights Azerbaijani political schism A longtime gray cardinal is in trouble after violating social-distancing laws. But breaking rules is what bigwigs do in Azerbaijan. Aug 26, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Election season starts with a surprise exclusion How impartial will electoral authorities be when the race actually starts? Chris Rickleton Aug 25, 2020
Kyrgyzstan opens up to Kazakhstan’s tourists. In theory Kyrgyz officials have drawn up a list of 31 countries from which people can visit. Almaz Kumenov Aug 24, 2020
Kyrgyzstan extradites journalist to Uzbekistan amid howls of protest Abdullayev was denied access to his lawyers. Aug 22, 2020
